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Nevada Governor Calls For Big Cuts

Tue Feb 9, 2010 — Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons proposed sweeping budget cuts in the face of a huge budget shortfall during his State of the State address last night.

Court Reinstates UC Davis Title IX Case

Mon Feb 8, 2010 — An appeals court says UC Davis may have violated federal law meant to promote gender equity in college athletics.

Surge In Applications For Citizens Redistricting Commission

Mon Feb 8, 2010 — There’s been a huge surge in applications for California’s citizens’ commission. The group will re-draw the political map after the census.

Early Release of Inmates in Sac County Sparks Union Lawsuit

Mon Feb 8, 2010 — Sacramento County’s move to start releasing jail inmates early to comply with a state law has provoked a backlash – including a union lawsuit that will be heard Tuesday morning.

California's Electronic Voting Booths Need An Upgrade But It Won't Be Cheap

Mon Feb 8, 2010 — The subject came up today (Monday) at a Sacramento public hearing about the future of voting in California.

Little Saigon is flowing with pho

Mon Feb 8, 2010 — With Sacramento's new designation of a 1 1/2-mile stretch of Stockton Boulevard as Little Saigon, a spotlight will be on the district's restaurants serving the cuisine of Vietnam -- namely, the country's famous beef noodle soup called pho.

New GOP Assembly Leader Says Jobs Are His Top Priority

Fri Feb 5, 2010 — Republican Assemblymember Martin Garrick started his new job as GOP leader this week and says he supports relaxing state environmental rules if it would lead to more jobs.

Business Journal: New Green-Tech Company Opening In Sacramento Region

Fri Feb 5, 2010 — The Sacramento region’s economy is looking a little brighter with a new company opening in the region

New Rule Requires State Assembly To Buy American Made Cars In Future

Thu Feb 4, 2010 — The Assembly Rules Committee approved the new policy today (Thursday) in reaction to mechanical problems with some Toyota models and the closure of a Toyota plant in the Bay Area.

Boxer Battles Bank Bonuses

Thu Feb 4, 2010 — Senator Barbara Boxer has introduced a bill aimed at reclaiming a chunk of the Wall Street bonus boom.

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Nation's Capital Rushes To Prepare For More Snow

A second major snow storm in less than a week was blowing Tuesday toward the Mid-Atlantic region, where plows still hadn't touched some roads, utility workers were struggling to restore power and shovels were in short supply.

Toyota Recalls 437,000 Hybrids Worldwide

Toyota says it is recalling the Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.

Toyota Squandered Its Reputation For Quality

The Japanese automaker has stumbled badly in managing its current recall crisis. It's been accused of withholding information, changing its story and being less than aggressive in dealing with the various problems. Assuming the company can solve the technology and safety problems, how does Toyota regain public trust?

Skeleton Racer Hopes For Redemption In Vancouver

U.S. skeleton racer Zach Lund is in Vancouver, British Columbia, for Friday's start of the Winter Olympics. Four years ago he was barred from the Olympic games in Italy, after testing positive for a banned, allegedly steroid-masking hair restoration drug. The drug was taken off the banned list in 2008.

Sen. Ben Nelson To Help Thwart Labor Nominee

The Nebraska Democrat says he will join with Republicans to oppose the nomination of Craig Becker to serve on the National Labor Relations Board. Nelson is the first Democrat to come out against the nomination. His decision likely means that Democrats cannot find the 60 votes needed to overcome a GOP filibuster of the nominee.

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